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Ibrahim Halawa: Motion (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I call Deputy Brophy. I will allow the Deputy some leeway.

Topical Issue Matters (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I wish to advise the House of the following matters in respect of which notice has been given under Standing Order 29A and the name of the Member in each case: (1) Deputies Louise O'Reilly and Pat Buckley - the closure of St. Vincent's Hospital in Athlone, County Westmeath by the Health Information and Quality Authority, to ask when it will be reopened and to highlight the concerns of...

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: That is agreed.

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I will start by mentioning to the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, that a suggestion I have been making for the last number of months seems to be gathering pace on the Opposition benches, which is welcome. That suggestion is for the Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Health to begin an assessment of the Portuguese model which was the subject of a report of the committee...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: 118. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of properties which entered into the pyrite remediation scheme with category 2 diagnosis following visual inspection from an engineer, and where the diagnosis was later reversed to category 0 following sample core testing prior to remediation taking place, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on...

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: 119. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if he can provide the number of homes remediated under the clause contained in Part 3, section 17, exceptional circumstances, (3) of the Pyrite Resolution Act 2013 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20326/16]

Written Answers — Department of Environment, Community and Local Government: Pyrite Remediation Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: 120. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government if the cost of remediation per unit and remediation per phase has increased as a result of inflation in the construction sector; if he will provide comparative costings, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20327/16]

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I congratulate the Chairman and Vice Chairman on their appointments and thank the Comptroller and Auditor General for appearing before the committee. A number of the questions I intended to ask have already been asked and answered. On lines of communication, I presume the Comptroller and Auditor General will be in a position to provide us with the direct lines and methods of communication...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: My apologies; I did not see it. The presentation of information has been covered by a number of colleagues. On the Comptroller and Auditor General's point on the turnover of personnel, he is in the unique position of being fully aware that such turnover is currently fairly standard in the public sector because of the rising economy. He correctly noted the expertise in his office and I...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I presume the Comptroller and Auditor General is suggesting, therefore, that within the audit, that recommendation was made to the Railway Safety Commission. Will next year's report indicate that was done or would it be up to the sectoral committee to call that agency in or does it fall to this committee?

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: There is a small format issue.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I concur with what Deputy David Cullinane said about the sample. I am aware of other Departments, albeit not on the same scale as the HSE, which have had a light shone on their practices. I also agree with the Deputy on the need for further evaluation. Within an annual budget of approximately €14 billion, it is, frankly, alarming that a base sample of €30 million in...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: It is unusual.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Was the Comptroller and Auditor General satisfied that there was no breach of contractual procedure by making a payment in advance of a service being received? Does his office get that deep into the detail?

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: When I wrote that letter to the clerk, it was at the beginning of this process but it has taken off at quite an extraordinary rate since then. I am very keen for the committee to do its job but I am also very keen to avoid duplication. A series of investigations are taking place up to and including those being carried out by An Garda Síochána. While we have a clear and defined...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: While the committee has a role in regard to the Console issue and while I am very keen for us to deal with that, I have slight concern about the number of investigations that are taking place simultaneously up to and including those being carried out by the Garda. Therefore, we should approach this issue carefully in terms of what we would be getting ourselves into. I would hate for the...

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Is the document sub judice?

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: But it is not at the moment.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: Notwithstanding what has been said, my reading is that it is not a document that is sub judice. There are others in the room who are more qualified to say. The report forms part of a public body's investigation into a charity, the funding of which falls under our remit. As a public body, if it is made available, it should be made available in the public domain. That is my position.

Public Accounts Committee: Work Programme (7 Jul 2016)

Alan Farrell: I do not need to say anything other than that if a public document is given to a public organisation, it should be made public.